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APC Smart-UPS RT 10,000VA 208V w/ (2) 208V to 120V Step-Down Transformer vs APC SY20K40F uninterruptible power supply (UPS) 20 kVA

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  • 9differ
  • 5identical
  • 14known for one product only

Key differences

The APC SY20K40F uninterruptible power supply (UPS) 20 kVA has 10 kVA more output power capacity than the APC Smart-UPS RT 10,000VA 208V w/ (2) 208V to 120V Step-Down Transformer (20 kVA vs 10 kVA). The APC Smart-UPS RT 10,000VA 208V w/ (2) 208V to 120V Step-Down Transformer has 7,980 W more output power than the APC SY20K40F uninterruptible power supply (UPS) 20 kVA (8000 W vs 20 W). The APC SY20K40F uninterruptible power supply (UPS) 20 kVA has 9 dB more noise level than the APC Smart-UPS RT 10,000VA 208V w/ (2) 208V to 120V Step-Down Transformer (64 dB vs 55 dB). Input frequency: 50/60 Hz on the APC Smart-UPS RT 10,000VA 208V w/ (2) 208V to 120V Step-Down Transformer, 60 Hz on the APC SY20K40F uninterruptible power supply (UPS) 20 kVA. Dimensions (WxDxH): 522 x 736 x 432 mm on the APC Smart-UPS RT 10,000VA 208V w/ (2) 208V to 120V Step-Down Transformer, 600 x 902 x 2070 mm on the APC SY20K40F uninterruptible power supply (UPS) 20 kVA.

  • Output power capacity
    • Smart-UPS RT 10,000VA 208V w/ (2) 208V to 120V Step-Down Transformer:10 kVA
    • SY20K40F uninterruptible power supply (UPS) 20 kVA:20 kVA
  • Output power
    • Smart-UPS RT 10,000VA 208V w/ (2) 208V to 120V Step-Down Transformer:8000 W
    • SY20K40F uninterruptible power supply (UPS) 20 kVA:20 W
  • Input frequency
    • Smart-UPS RT 10,000VA 208V w/ (2) 208V to 120V Step-Down Transformer:50/60 Hz
    • SY20K40F uninterruptible power supply (UPS) 20 kVA:60 Hz
  • Noise level
    • Smart-UPS RT 10,000VA 208V w/ (2) 208V to 120V Step-Down Transformer:55 dB
    • SY20K40F uninterruptible power supply (UPS) 20 kVA:64 dB
  • Typical backup time at full load
    • Smart-UPS RT 10,000VA 208V w/ (2) 208V to 120V Step-Down Transformer:4.9 min
    • SY20K40F uninterruptible power supply (UPS) 20 kVA:169.3 min
  • Typical backup time at half load
    • Smart-UPS RT 10,000VA 208V w/ (2) 208V to 120V Step-Down Transformer:14.8 min
    • SY20K40F uninterruptible power supply (UPS) 20 kVA:372.4 min
  • Battery recharge time
    • Smart-UPS RT 10,000VA 208V w/ (2) 208V to 120V Step-Down Transformer:2.2 h
    • SY20K40F uninterruptible power supply (UPS) 20 kVA:2 h
  • Weight
    • Smart-UPS RT 10,000VA 208V w/ (2) 208V to 120V Step-Down Transformer:224.6 kg
    • SY20K40F uninterruptible power supply (UPS) 20 kVA:529.5 kg

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Comparison of Smart-UPS RT 10,000VA 208V w/ (2) 208V to 120V Step-Down Transformer, SY20K40F
28 specifications
Features4 differ
Output power capacityDiffers10 kVA20 kVA
Output powerDiffers8000 W20 W
Input frequencyDiffers50/60 Hz60 Hz
Emergency Power Off (EPO)YesYes
Noise levelDiffers55 dB64 dB
Audible alarm(s)YesYes
Battery3 differ
Battery technologySealed Lead Acid (VRLA)Sealed Lead Acid (VRLA)
Typical backup time at full loadDiffers4.9 min169.3 min
Typical backup time at half loadDiffers14.8 min372.4 min
Battery recharge timeDiffers2.2 h2 h
Replacement battery cartridgeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSYBT4
Designidentical
Product colourBlackBlack
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for one0 - 40 °CUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for one-15 - 45 °CUnknown — not stated by the source
Certificatesidentical
CertificationKnown for oneCSA,FCC Part 15 Class A,UL 1778Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WeightDiffers224.6 kg529.5 kg
Other features1 differ
InterfaceKnown for oneDB-9 RS-232, RJ-45 10/100 Base-T, Smart-SlotUnknown — not stated by the source
Output connectionsKnown for one16x NEMA 5-20R 2x NEMA L14-30R 6x NEMA L6-20R 3x NEMA L6-30RUnknown — not stated by the source
Input connection typeKnown for one3-wireUnknown — not stated by the source
Dimensions (WxDxH)Differs522 x 736 x 432 mm600 x 902 x 2070 mm
Nominal input voltage208 V208 V
Output voltage noteKnown for oneConfigurable for 208 or 240 nominal output voltageUnknown — not stated by the source
Compatible operating systemsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAIX, HP/UX, Linux, Mac OS X, Novell, Solaris, Windows 2000, Windows 2003, Windows Vista, Windows XP
Nominal output voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source208 V
Package dimensions (WxDxH)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source749 x 1054 x 2311 mm
Packaging dataidentical
Bundled softwareKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourcePowerChute Network Shutdown v2.2.3
Package weightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1054 kg
Logistics dataidentical
Products per palletKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 pc(s)

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